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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shaq unloads on Chiefs over Travis Kelce gameplan in Super Bowl dud
Shaquille O'Neal has a bone to pick with the Chiefs. The Super Bowl-winning franchise drew the ire of the NBA icon Wednesday when he appeared on Jason and Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast, and questioned the Chiefs' plan in utilizing their star tight end against the Eagles in February's lopsided 44-20 championship loss. 'I have a question, how come they didn't use you a lot in the Super Bowl?' Shaq asked Travis. 'I know you're f–king pissed. I don't want to get you in trouble.' Advertisement 7 Shaquille O'Neal appeared on a June 2025 installment of 'New Heights' with Travis Kelce. YouTube 7 The NBA champion criticized the Chiefs on how they utilized their star tight end in Super Bowl 2025. Getty Images Kelce, who was all but invisible in the blowout Super Bowl 2025 defeat with four catches for 39 yards, replied, 'Nah, man, you already know we were trying to use all the pieces, man.' O'Neal, a four-time NBA champion, suggested the Chiefs should have looked to the pieces that helped win them their recent titles, three of which came with Kelce, 35, on the roster. Advertisement 7 Travis Kelce and the Chiefs fell to the Eagles in the championship contest this past February. Getty Images 7 The 10-time Pro Bowler is preparing for his 13th season in the league. Getty Images 'I need the pieces that helped us win the first f–king Super Bowl, don't be trying to do the new s–t,' he said. 'I don't wanna get you in trouble, but I wasn't happy about that.' Advertisement Kelce quipped the Eagles' defense was 'doing a pretty good job of bracketing me and s–t like that,' but O'Neal wasn't having it. 'I'll tell you what, you don't have to talk, but I'm gonna talk for you. Coach: he's f–king 6-foot-8. Throw him the goddamn ball. Single coverage, double coverage, at the goal line. Alley-oop, coach, that's the play you call,' he said. 7 Shaq's appearance on 'New Heights' also included a reference to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's girlfriend. Shaq/Instagram 7 Travis Kelce celebrated his Super Bowl 2024 triumph with Taylor Swift. AP Advertisement Kelce, who actually stands at 6-5, has been putting in the work this offseason as he looks to move on from a lackluster 12th year, in which he posted a career-low of 823 receiving yards. The 10-time Pro Bowler — who put retirement rumors to bed in February — has been training away in Florida and dropped a reported 25 pounds. 7 The couple has been dating since 2023. AP The offseason hasn't been all work and no play, however, as the three-time Super Bowl champ has been enjoying downtime with girlfriend Taylor Swift. The 35-year-old pop superstar, who bought back her masters last week in a music stunner, was referenced on Wednesday's episode by O'Neal, a noted Swiftie. 'Your brother, [Jason Kelce], did something nobody else in the world could do. He walked me right over,' O'Neal said of his Super Bowl 2024 interaction with Swift. 'I got to shake her hand.' Swift celebrated Kelce's Super Bowl triumph over the 49ers in February 2024 with a kiss on the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. They've been dating since 2023.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manscaped offers groin and body grooming kit to Travis Kelce after viral hairy back photos
Travis Kelce/ Image composite: X, file (AP) Travis Kelce 's Viral Back Hair Sparks Internet Buzz , Manscaped and Waxing Studio Jump In With Offers Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made headlines again, but this time it's not for his plays or his relationship with Taylor Swift , it's his body hair that has fans and brands buzzing. Photos of Kelce shirtless after a sweaty offseason workout in Miami went viral this week, revealing a notably hairy chest and back. The moment , captured as Kelce changed shirts near his car , racked up over 35 million impressions on X (formerly Twitter), with reactions ranging from surprise to praise to poking fun. One fan wrote, 'Travis Kelce is hairy as s**. I like a hairy man but sir.'* Another asked bluntly, 'Taylor Swift is okay with that?' The viral moment caught the attention of grooming companies. Manscaped, known for its men's grooming tools and personal care products, immediately stepped in with an offer. According to TMZ Sports, Manscaped said they would gladly send Kelce a package of grooming products free of charge, specifically offering their Lawn Mower trimmer , a cordless, waterproof electric razor designed for body hair removal. 'If he wants to test one out, we'll ship him some goodies,' Manscaped told TMZ. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kickstart your new journey with the Honda Shine 125 Honda Learn More Undo But razors weren't the only option presented to the NFL star. Erin Thomas, owner of Trifecta Studios in Kansas City, also jumped into the conversation. She offered to wax Kelce's back and chest free of charge, saying she'd be happy to help smooth things out if he's interested. Kelce, 35, addressed the viral reaction on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce. Referring to his thick body hair, he joked, 'I'm a furry son of a b**h,'* and laughed off the attention. The tight end also explained the origin of his nickname, 'Big Yeti,' which he said started back in his University of Cincinnati days playing pickup basketball. 'It's just a big ole Yeti out there, man,' he recalled. 'All the homies on the court were calling me 'Big Yeti'.' While many fans expressed shock, others were firmly on Team Kelce. One supporter tweeted, 'Perfect just like he is.' Another wrote, 'Sexy man. He shouldn't be embarrassed.' Even fellow NFL players have weighed in. Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, reacted to the photos during an E! News interview, saying, 'God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that. That's awesome , good for her.' Kelce and Swift, who began dating in September 2023, have been spotted together frequently during the NFL offseason. The pop star was also present at Super Bowl 2024, where she cheered Kelce and the Chiefs to victory over the 49ers. As of now, Kelce hasn't publicly responded to the grooming offers, and judging by his humorous take, he might just be happy staying the Big Yeti a while longer. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift opt out of Met Gala as quiet offseason continues
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped the red carpet. The superstar couple was invited to Monday's Met Gala, but sat it out due to scheduling conflicts, according to TMZ. Swift, a previous attendee of the glitzy Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute's benefit, and Kelce, both 35, have flown under the radar for much of the NFL offseason. Advertisement Page Six reported in April how the couple had been enjoying a 'nice escape' away from the limelight following the Chiefs' crushing Super Bowl 2025 loss to the Eagles in February. 4 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have enjoyed a quiet offseason together. GC Images 'A lot of their time is spent at home just relaxing. Despite their fame, they're really just like any other couple,' the source said. Advertisement First linked in 2023, Swift's romance with Kelce ignited a media frenzy with the 14-time Grammy winner becoming a fixture at Chiefs games over the past two seasons. 4 Taylor Swift supported Travis Kelce at Super Bowl 2024. Getty Images 4 The couple has been dating since 2023. Getty Images She supported Kelce after Philadelphia thwarted Kansas City's hopes of a Super Bowl three-peat on Feb. 9. Advertisement The 10-time Pro Bowler then took a beat to mull his NFL future before confirming his return to the Chiefs on 'The Pat McAfee Show' in late February. 4 Travis Kelce supported Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour run in June TAS Rights Management 'I'm coming back, for sure,' Kelce told McAfee in a text read on-air. 'Gonna try and get to the best shape I've been this offseason and get back to the mountaintop. Got a real bad taste in my mouth with how I played in that last game and how I got the guys ready for battle. I can't go out like that!!!!' Kelce is coming off a statistically down year in which he tallied 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 regular-season games. In 15 games in 2023, he had 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns. Advertisement He's now entering his 13th NFL season. As for Swift, the pop phenomenon has been taking some much-deserved time for herself after wrapping the blockbuster Eras Tour in December after nearly two years on the road. Kelce frequented several tour stops and even made a cameo at one of Swift's London shows last summer.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Super Bowl food stock plays: Wingstop, Domino's poised to win on game day
The nation's largest chains will get a boost this Super Bowl Sunday as fans chow down on wings and pepperoni slices. During Super Bowl LIX, the National Chicken Council estimates fans will eat a record 1.47 billion wings as they watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles compete for the Lombardi Trophy. TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles said that the big day is a boost to any delivery-centered business. "We like Domino's. We like Wingstop. ... It's a win for the [home delivery] category," Charles said. He cited the two names as top stocks based on their reputations for value and innovation. Last quarter, Wingstop's (WING) same-store sales increased 20.9%. For the fourth quarter, Wall Street estimates an 11.70% year-over-year jump. BTIG analyst Peter Saleh called Wingstop one of his "top picks" for 2025 as it gains "new customers and more traffic," with its $16.99 boneless meal bundle that previously provided a "pretty meaningful lift in transactions and same-store sales." Last year, DoorDash (DASH) saw the biggest spike in orders for buffalo wings, cauliflower wings, pepperoni pizza, and chocolate-covered strawberries compared to the year prior. Buffalo Wild Wings, owned by Inspire Brands, said it recorded its biggest sales day in history for Super Bowl 2024. It typically sells over 11 million wings on the day. Chicken wing prices have jumped 7.2% from last year, per Wells Fargo, as grocers try to balance demand. Michael Swanson of Wells Fargo said consumers would "empty the shelf" if grocers reduced their chicken wing prices. So instead, stores have raised prices moderately to ensure supply doesn't run out ahead of the weekend. "The store is trying to put that price that finds just the right balance between the amount of chicken wings they have and what people are willing to buy for," he told Yahoo Finance over the phone. Read more: Best credit cards for groceries (2025) Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO Donnie King said that the end of January and early February are typically the highest two weeks of sales for chicken wings, adding that demand has been "very strong." "Wings show up in all [kinds] of places, from pizza restaurants to casual dining," he said. Domino's (DPZ) continues to lead the pizza space with its value perception, Charles said. It also wins over fans with new menu items, like its New York-style pizza. A Domino's spokesperson told Yahoo Finance that Sunday is typically one of Domino's US top five busiest delivery days of the year, with 2 million pizzas sold on the day, a 40% jump compared to the typical Sunday. In Q3, Domino's posted a 3% increase in same-store sales, and it's expected to see a 1.75% increase in the fourth quarter. And if you're hosting — don't forget the drinks and sides. Molson Coors (TAP) and Mondelēz (MDLZ) are top plays among their peers, Bank of America analyst Bryan Spillane said. "Super Bowl could be a really good launch point" for Molson Coors, he told Yahoo Finance over the phone. The beer giant already dropped its 60-second commercial spot. "As we head into the summer ... the [year over year] comparisons are easy. We don't know what's going to happen with tariffs ... will Mexican beer prices have to go up? If they do, that's probably going to be good for both Molson Coors and Bud." For its latest quarter, Wall Street projects a 7.3% decline in volume, compared to the 12.3% decline in the prior quarter. Improvement is expected to continue throughout the year. Mondelēz's Oreo cookies continue to be a growth driver for the snack giant. "They've got more ability to do more at the point of sale, especially with packaging, to augment the marketing message," Spillane said. The brand has also been able to "clear" hurdles around the fear of cocoa inflation. This week, Mondelēz posted results that slightly missed estimates on revenue and earnings, but did clock 3.1% growth in its net revenue. Meanwhile, main player PepsiCo (PEP) may still struggle to stand out during the game, even with its ad for Mountain Dew. Mountain Dew and Pepsi are losing market share to Coke (KO), per Spillane. "[Its] salty snack business, Doritos and Lays, ... [is] still struggling," he added. On Tuesday, the company posted earnings that were largely in line with the Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines. However, Frito-Lay North America sales dropped 2.7% year over year. CEO Ramon Laguarta told Yahoo Finance he is encouraged by the snacking category broadly returning to growth again. Overall, snack brands, unlike restaurants, have struggled with getting inflation-weary shoppers over the sticker shock of their hiked prices. "Fast food ... restaurants, as a group ... have done much better at identifying ... where value is for consumers and then driving better performance," he said, adding that companies like PepsiCo and Hershey (HSY), among others, are "still trying to drive demand and get consumers past the sticker shock of things being so expensive." — Brooke DiPalma is a senior reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on Twitter at @BrookeDiPalma or email her at bdipalma@ Click here for all of the latest retail stock news and events to better inform your investing strategy
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
America's Super Bowl obsessions: Chicken wings, chips, snack foods
Even before the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles hit the field for Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans, fans already know who the winners are. Come game time, chicken wings and snack foods reign mighty and are the real champs. Fans or party guests may not remember who scored a touchdown or made a game-winning interception, but they'll remember buying and snacking on loads of chicken wings and bowlfuls of snack foods. Overall, with more than 203 million adults planning on watching the game, according to the National Retail Federation, spending is predicted to be nearly $19 billion with watching spending $92 on average. Food and drink accounts for the largest share (81%) of that spending, ahead of team apparel, decorations, and other items. Sales of savory snack food sales in the week leading up to Super Bowl 2024 clocked in at $670 million, according to data commissioned by the SNAC International (SNAC), the snack industry's trade association. 'The week leading up to the Super Bowl is the most significant benchmark for the snack food industry,' stated Christine Cochran, President and CEO of SNAC in a news release. 'The brands that stand out during this pivotal week are positioning themselves for big things in the year ahead.' Ahead of Super Bowl 2024, SNAC's data revealed Americans bought: 107 million pounds of savory snacks or the equivalent of the weight of more than 15 million Vince Lombardi trophies. Each trophy, according to SNAC, weighs in at about 7 pounds. Tortilla/tostada chips and corn snacks are the two products that saw significant sales spikes. SNAC's data revealed that dollar values spiked by double percent increase in these specific snack food categories: Tortilla/tostada chips sold: 34 million pounds valued at $172.2 million, a 31.7% increase Potato chips sold: 28.9 million pounds, valued at $180.6 million, a 12.5% increase Cheese snacks sold: 7.8 million pounds and valued at $58.6 million, an 11% increase Corn snacks sold: 6.2 million pounds with a $43.2 million, a 14.4% increase Pretzels sold: 9.6 million pounds for $42.6 million, an 8.2% increase When the Super Bowl rolls around, "nothing is hotter than chicken wings," the National Chicken Council (NCC) says. The council's annual Chicken Wing Report, projects Americans will consume 1.47 billion chicken wings while watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle on Sunday. That figure is a more than 1% increase from 2023 or about 20 million more chicken wings. 'Matthew McConaughey was right: Football is for food,' NCC spokesperson Tom Super said in a new release. 'Sure, there will be pizza, guacamole, chips, and dips, but when it comes to the Super Bowl, chicken wings rule the roost. ' In truth, 1.47 billion chicken wings is a lot wings. Here's how that amount of wings stacks up according to the NCC: If every single player in the NFL ate 50 wings a day (and was immortal) it would take them, collectively, 720 years to eat 1.47 billion. 1.47 billion wings laid end to end would stretch to and from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about 63 times. Enough to give more than four wings each to every man, woman, and child in the United States. Laid end-to-end, 1.47 billion wings would circle the Earth more than 3 times. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: America's Super Bowl obsessions: Chicken wings, chips, snack foods
